C3 vs YG6
Ceramic · grade comparison
C3 and YG6 are both ceramic grades. C3 is the stronger of the two: tensile strength 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) against 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) for YG6, about 18% more. In exchange, YG6 is the more ductile: elongation 0.2% versus 0% for C3, and C3 is harder (1,700 HV vs 1,580 HV). C3 runs hotter in service (800°C vs 600°C continuous).
C3Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
YG6Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
C3 vs YG6: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all ceramic grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all ceramic grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Shear Strength
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Knoop
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 630 GPa91.4 Msi · Shear Modulus 255 GPa37 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.22 · Hardness, Mohs 9
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Porosity
Same in both: Density 14.9 g/cm³0.54 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 1,320°C2,408 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 220 J/kg·K0.05 BTU/lb·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Same in both: Electrical Resistivity 2×10⁻⁷ Ω·m7.87 µΩ·in · Volume Resistivity 2×10⁻⁵ Ω·cm
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Same in both: Polishability 90 / 100 · Sintering / Firing Temperature 1,420°C2,588 °F
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 30%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Same in both: Specific Stiffness (E / density) 42.3 MN·m/kg
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every ceramic grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | C3 | YG6 |
|---|---|---|
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$ High | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | — | — |
| Best machined surface | — | — |
C3 vs YG6 — frequently asked
Is C3 stronger than YG6?
Yes. C3 has a typical tensile strength of 1,300 MPa (189 ksi) against 1,100 MPa (160 ksi) for YG6 — about 18% more.
Which is cheaper, C3 or YG6?
Both sit in the same relative cost tier ($$$$, high); the part price will be decided by machining time, tolerance and quantity rather than by the material.
When should I choose C3 over YG6?
Pick C3 when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat. Pick YG6 when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in C3 and YG6 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.